US Marine Corps Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) Wrecker
The TRUCK WRECKER, 10X10, LOGISTICS VEHICLE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (LVSR), MKR15 is the wrecker variant of the US Marine Corps LVSR heavy truck.
The LVSR Wrecker variant performs heavy wrecker/recovery missions. The LVSR Wrecker is employed throughout the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) in the Marine Logistics Group (MLG), Marine Divisions (MAR DIVs) and Marine Aircraft Wings (MAWs). The first LVSR wreckers are expected to be in-service by 2011.
Truck Wrecker, 10x10, Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR), MKR15. Photo: Oshkosh Defense.
The MKR15 wrecker is a 10x10 truck designed for use on improved roads, highways, and cross-country terrain. The wrecker is equipped with a pair of aft-deploying recovery winches with a 78,000 lbs. combined straight-pull rating, reacting on a hydraulically operated ground anchor. The MKR15 is also furnished with a front mounted self-recovery winch with a 20,000 lbs. straight-pull rating. The wrecker is equipped with tiedown and lifting provisions.
The wrecker is capable of flat towing or lift-towing the HMMWV series, FMTV series, 5-ton M809 and M939 series, LVS series, MTVR series, MRAP series, and LVSR series vehicles. The LVSR wrecker is capable of towing from a rear pintle selected trailers up to 53,000 lbs. of gross trailer weight. The wrecker has a centrally mounted material handling crane, 270° centered at the rear. Outriggers forward of the crane provide stabilization during crane operations.
The MKR15 wrecker also includes a 10,000 pound cargo deck with integral tie-downs and ISO locks capable of securing a container. The LVSR Wrecker will replace the LVS MK48/15 and corresponding A1 models.
Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) Wrecker Characteristics
| Cab Seating | 2 person |
| Axle Configuration | 10x10 (five axles) All-Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight | 67,800 lbs. (30754 kg) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 106,000 lbs. (48081 kg) |
| Length | 451 in. (11455 mm) |
| Width | 98 in. (2489 mm) |
| Height | 122.3 in. (3106 mm) |
| Reducible Height | 102 in. (2591 mm) |
| Track | 80.7 in. (2050 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 213.5 in. (5423 mm) |
| Maximum Speed | 65 mph (105 kph) |
| Tires | Eleven 16.00 R20 XZL with Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) |
| Fuel Capacity | 166 gal. (628.4 liter) |
| Cruising Range | 300 mi. (483 km) |
| Fording | 60 in. (1524 mm) without kits |
| Air Transportability | C5A, C17 aircraft |
| Engine | CAT C15 600HP |
| Transmission | Allison® 7-speed automatic |
| Transfer Case | Oshkosh® single-speed |
| Suspension | Oshkosh® TAK-4® independent all wheels |
| Steering | 4 axle steering: 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| Flat Tow | 110,000 lbs. (49895 kg) highway |
| Lift & Tow | 97,000 lbs. (43998 kg) GVW with 24,000 lbs. (10886 kg) lift capacity |
| Crane | Iowa Molding Tool Co Inc. |
| Articulated Crane Lift Capacity | 18,000 lbs. (8165 kg) at 11 ft. (3.35m) – 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg) at max. reach of 20 ft. (6.1 m) |
| Winch, Main | Two 39,000 lb. (17690 kg) dual drum style constant pull design with 320 ft. (98 m) of .75 in. (19 mm) cable |
| Winch, Self-Recovery | 20,000 lbs. (9072 kg) front mounted 200 ft. (61 m) of 5/8 in. (16 mm) cable |
| Hydraulic Spade | 78,000 lbs. (35380 kg) pull in 60 RCI soil |
| Cargo Deck | 8 ft. (2.44 m) with Sixcon ISO lock provisions and tie-down provisions for bulk cargo up to 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg) |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Truck Corporation |
TRUCK WRECKER, 10X10, LOGISTICS VEHICLE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (LVSR), MKR15 has been assigned NSN 2320-01-543-0651.
Truck Wrecker, 10x10, Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR), MKR15. Photo: Oshkosh Defense.
